He Who Gets Slapped (1924)
Up-and-coming scientist Paul Benedict is betrayed by his mentor, the Baron Regnard, who not only steals discoveries but also his wife Marie. Benedict, reeling from his pain, joins a circus sideshow in order to become the most famous clown in France. He becomes infatuated with Consuelo, a showgirl, who has become the recipient of affections by the Baron.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Victor Sjöström
Writing:
- Carey Wilson
- Victor Sjöström
- Leonid Andreyev
Stars:
Release Date: 1924-12-22
7.6/10
7.6/10
- Country: US
- Language: No Language
- Runtime: 72
- Budget: $172,000
- Revenue: $881,000
Extra (uncredited)
Consuelo
Tricaud
Paul Beaumont aka HE
Bezano
Count Mancini
Baron Regnard
Marie Beaumont
Zinida (uncredited)
A Clown (uncredited)
Playing Child (uncredited)
Spectator in Audience at HE's Final Performance
